The University commits itself to providing for our student an educational experience
grounded in academic excellence, Catholic tradition, and committed to social justice,
community service, and the development of the whole person. The University is committed
to the effective integration of its Mission throughout all-academic programs, campus
life, and governance of the University. The following institutional priorities will
direct decisions regarding operational over the next three to five years:

To articulate and integrate more effectively the mission of the University of the
Incarnate Word drawing upon Incarnational theology and Catholic faith tradition so
as to foster the spiritual development of our students and all members of the University
community.

To foster an effective and integrative learning-centered environment that provides
opportunities for intellectual development, personal wellness and professional growth
for students and all members of the University community.

To define and promote scholarship that supports teaching and learning.

To continue to make higher education and its degree completion more accessible to
the people of San Antonio and South Texas by optimizing program availability and financial
support.

To maintain and deliver innovative educational programs responsive to market needs
and opportunities.

To refine roles and responsibilities in the University in view of the changing environment
and of dynamic nature of higher education.

To promote understanding and appreciation of diversity within the University and the
broader community.

To strengthen learning opportunities for students at all levels through collaborative
programs linking higher education with schools, businesses, and professional communities
and agencies, both nationally and internationally.

To promote and support the continuing integration of technology and globalization
into the curriculum and all administrative services of the community.

To ensure the University’s stability and long-term viability through continual development,
creative management and proper stewardship of its resources.

Adopted September, 2000

Keeping the Word

UIW SERVICE THEME:

The University commits itself to provide for our students an educational experience
of academic excellence, rooted in the Catholic tradition and dedicated to social justice,
community service, and the development of the whole person.

UIW SERVICE VALUES:

SERVICE

To go the extra mile by:

Taking time to ask the right questions to determine need

Minimizing hassles and frustration through seamless delivery systems

RESPECT

To treat others and the environment as we would like to be treated by:

Treating students and each other with courtesy

Recognizing the divine and dignity in each person

Treating the campus environment with courtesy

COMMUNITY

To choose the common good over individual interest by:

Collaborating within the community

Celebrating the community

EFFECTIVENESS

To accomplish our stated goals in an efficient manner by:

Hiring and training the right people for the right job

Providing resources for completing processes

Providing resources for enhanced training

Getting the job done right the first time

CREATIVITY

To risk and to imagine by:

Encouraging creativity, flexibility and innovation

Providing resources to nurture creativity within the community

Visioning the future

Adopted August, 2000

Core Values of the University

EDUCATION

The university educates men and women who will become concerned and enlightened citizens

TRUTH

The faculty and students support one another in the search for and the communication
of truth

FAITH

The university is committed to educational excellence in a context of faith in Jesus
Christ, the Incarnate Word of God

SERVICE

The curriculum includes a global perspective and an emphasis on social justice and
community service

INNOVATION

The university is open to thoughtful innovation that serves the spiritual and material
needs of people